Region 1 seeks assistance

Hoping Title 1 would cover needed tools

FALLS VILLAGE – Because some schools in Region 1 cannot afford assessment tools for Title 1 programs, the All Board Chair Committee is investigating whether money can be put in the regional budget to cover such costs. Title I of…

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